Over the last four decades, dental implants have become a more common dental treatment to solve the problem of missing teeth. As each year passes, continued research improves results by making adjustments to dental implant surgery and restoration, as well as continuous improvement in the materials used to achieve the best, most stable results.
Benefits of Titanium in Implant Posts
Dental implant posts, the part of your dental implant that mimics the root of your tooth, are made of titanium. Titanium has a few big benefits:
- Long lasting material
- Successful integration with natural bone
- Titanium used for many types of medical procedures
- Two-part systems allow for more restorative options
Dental implant posts are not smooth metal. Actually, they have either a spiral rigid exterior that helps your natural bone to “grab on” to your dental implant or it will have a porous surface, also allowing for proper integration. Because dental implants integrate with your natural bone, they provide stable results, unlike dental bridges or partial dentures, which both come with dietary restrictions.
Bone Grafting
If you have had bone loss due to tooth loss or periodontal infection, you may need bone grafting to increase the density of your bone in order to provide a strong enough anchor to hold your dental implant.
Mini Implants
For patients wanting implant-supported dentistry, mini implants can provide an option for those with bone loss due to tooth loss, making implant-supported dentistry possible despite bone loss in the mandibular or maxillary ridge.
Dental implants are the most lifelike way to replace missing teeth. One you dental implant has been placed and heals, the dental implant crown is replaceable in the event of damage, while the implant post remains stable within your bone.
How Long is the Process?
Dental implant integration typically occurs over the course of a few months. We can create a removable prosthetic tooth to complete your smile during the healing process, so you do not have a three to four month gap in your smile while your dental implant heals.
If you want to learn more about the science of dental implants and how they can benefit you and your health, contact Scott Jordan, DDS today!